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Buddha made of Wood with Lacquer and Inlays, Burma, c. 1900

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 EUR Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 EUR
Buddha made of Wood with Lacquer and Inlays, Burma, c. 1900
Wood, lacquer painting, glass and mirror stones
Burma, around 1900 or slightly later
In mandalay style
Richly pleated garment with decorated hems
Floral ornaments with numerous stone inlays
Dimensions: 46 x 25 cm
Good condition

This Buddha figure was made of wood in the Burmese Mandalay style. The figure shows lacquer painting and is ornate with glass and mirror stone inlays. Buddha is rendered in padmasana, with both feet are turned upwards. His hands show the gesture of touching the earth, also known as bhûmisparsa mudra. His opened left hand is resting on his lap while his right hand points to the earth with outstretched fingers. Buddha used this gesture to call the earth to witness the truth of his words. The enlightened wears a pleated robe, which is adorned with floral motives and the hems are highlighted with glass and mirror stones. The robe covers the body right up to his right shoulder. Buddha has a serene facial expression with a slight smile. The head shows a semi-circular ushnisha, decorated with round glass stones.



The Buddha is good condition with signs of age and wear. Some stones are missing, color abrasion, nicks, drying cracks and some loss of material on the lower edge are visible. The figure has a height of 46 cm and a width of 25 cm. (lvp)
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